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July 17, 2025 12:39 PM

Three-person IVF technique spared children from inherited diseases, scientists say

Eight children in the UK have been spared from devastating genetic diseases thanks to a new three-person in vitro fertilization technique, scientists from Newcastle University reported on Wednesday. The technique, which is banned in the United...

July 16, 2025 8:42 AM

AIDS program funding preserved ahead of US Senate vote on Trump cuts

The U.S. Senate late on Tuesday advanced President Donald Trump's request to slash billions in spending on foreign aid and public broadcasting previously approved by Congress, the latest test of Trump's control over his fellow Republicans. However,...

July 15, 2025 7:07 PM

No labels on samosa or jalebi: Health ministry issues clarification on healthy eating advisory

The Union Health Ministry has clarified that its recent advisory urging workplaces to display Oil and Sugar Boards is aimed at promoting healthier eating habits and greater public awareness about hidden fats and excess sugar in foods. The Ministry ha...

July 15, 2025 4:38 PM

India cuts zero-dose children by 43% as South Asia hits record-high immunization in 2024

India has reduced the number of children who missed all vaccinations — also called zero-dose children — by 43% in just one year, according to new data released on Tuesday by WHO and UNICEF. As per the 2024 data, India brought down its number of ...

July 14, 2025 10:27 PM

President Droupadi Murmu addresses 5th annual convocation of AIIMS Bhubaneswar

The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, addressed the 5th Annual Convocation Ceremony of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bhubaneswar today. Addressing the graduating students and faculty, the President noted that AIIMS Bhubaneswa...

July 15, 2025 10:02 AM

Heatwaves in Spain caused 1,180 deaths in past two months, ministry says

High temperatures caused 1,180 deaths in Spain in the past two months, a sharp increase from the same period last year, the Environment Ministry said on Monday. The vast majority of people who died were over 65 and more than half were women, the dat...

July 12, 2025 5:23 PM

WHO recognizes India’s visionary integration of AI and Ayush for healthcare future

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized India’s pioneering efforts in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) with traditional medicine, particularly Ayush systems, in its first-ever technical brief titled "Mapping the Application of Ar...

July 11, 2025 3:34 PM

Planned parenthood vital for maternal, child health: JP Nadda on World Population Day

Planned parenthood is essential for achieving better maternal and child health outcomes, Union Health Minister JP Nadda said on Friday, marking World Population Day. Observed every year on July 11, World Population Day aims to raise awareness about ...

July 9, 2025 3:19 AM

India launches first phase of BIMSTEC cancer care capacity-building programme in Mumbai

India on Monday launched the first phase of the BIMSTEC cancer care capacity-building program, an initiative aimed at strengthening regional cooperation in the fight against cancer among BIMSTEC nations. The programme, jointly organised by the Minis...

July 8, 2025 6:53 PM

Novartis wins approval for first malaria drug for newborns and babies

Novartis said on Tuesday it had received approval in Switzerland for Coartem Baby, which it said was the first drug to treat malaria in babies and very young children. Eight African countries who participated in the assessment are now expected to is...

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